PEOPLE look to members of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), Solomon Islands Correctional Service, and other members of the disciplinary force for leadership and example.
They are therefore expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and professional manner at all times, both in and out of the office
This is to safeguard their personal reputation and that of the organisations they served.
But lately, there’s increasing concern about how some members of the force conduct themselves in public.
There were reports of certain officers misbehaving in public places while they were off duty.
There were also reports of officers getting drunk and causing public nuisance and damages to properties.
Some were even seen drinking the banned homebrew kwaso and visiting illegal beer outlets late into the night.
Then, there was this officer who got drunk all night and still allowed to drive a police vehicle the next morning.
He ended up colliding with another police vehicle in an early morning accident at Point Cruz a week ago.
Negative reports such as these go a long way in tarnishing the good and dignified image of the country’s disciplinary force.
Unfortunately, it is only a few who are doing this.
But it is these few who brought a bad name to the force.
Members of the disciplinary force ought to know the public held them in high regard.
They must reciprocate that accord by behaving and conducting themselves in a dignified manner.
You are doing a disservice to yourself, profession and country when you get drunk and started shouting in public places or bashing your spouses.
No, we are not saying members of the disciplinary force should not drink beer.
What we are saying is officers should at all times behave well and learned to adhere to the disciplinary code of conducts you were taught at your place of work. That is even when you get drunk.
But if alcohol is causing you to behave badly and do stupid things, it’s time for you to reconsider taking alcohol.
The once good image and reputation of our disciplinary force went down the gutter during the civil unrest period.
Efforts to rebuild the force must be supported by good behaviour and conduct of those serving in the force.
You know what is expected of you.
So do it because the public is watching.
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